Raise & Fall of the Medici Dinasty - Walking Tour
Description
Discover the incredible story of Florence’s most powerful family, from their humble beginnings to the twilight of their dynasty. Led by a licensed guide, this fascinating walking tour will take you through the key places that marked their rise to power: churches, palaces, secret passageways, and more.
The journey begins in Piazza San Marco, leading us to Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the family’s first grand residence. From there, we continue to San Lorenzo, where you'll learn about the significance of the basilica and view the Medici Chapels from the outside. The tour then moves into the heart of Florence, through Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, rich with political and artistic history. Finally, we'll cross the iconic Ponte Vecchio to reach the majestic Pitti Palace, the family's final and most opulent home.
This tour is a perfect blend of history, art, and legend, an unforgettable way to experience the legacy of the Medici in the very streets they once ruled.
Included
- Live guide
- 2-hour guided tour
- Headsets if necessary
- Pick-up at your accomodation if centrally located
Excluded
- Admission to monuments and attractions along the itinerary of the tour
- Extras
- Drop-off at your hotel
Know before you go
- ID card for each participant